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There are a host of reasons why hiring an HR Consultant can be a good idea - here are a handful of the most common ones:

• When you have employees but no dedicated HR person.
• When you have more than 15 employees in your organisation.
• When you're a global organisation with a head office located outside Australia.
• When you have no expert employment law resources available to you but need help to navigate what can be complex Australian legislation.
• When you are planning on merging more than one business.
• When you simply need a second opinion on managing your people.

Although a better question may well be "what's at risk if I get things wrong with my employees?", the answer with regard to the cost component is it depends.

It depends on whether you need a short-term project completed or are in the market for ongoing support. With HR consulting as a managed service, most Consultants will put together a package based on your needs, with fees typically varying from $165 to $350 per hour. Of course, the amount charged relates to the skills, abilities, qualifications and experience required to successfully complete the work, as well as the nature of the work itself. A small business can expect to pay a retainer of in the region of $1,000+ per month for a full outsourced HR service.

Having an HR consultant involved in your organisation can actively and considerably enhance profits through quality talent identification, acquisition and retention, productivity uplift, employee engagement, and more effective collaboration amongst teams. It can also reduce risks of non-compliance with employment law, and workplace health and safety.

We calculate a fixed project fee for hiring, which is derived from the time and materials we commit to the process. From the initial consultation to writing the job ad, and from interviewing, short-listing and reference checks through to making an offer, our offering is both comprehensive and competitive - you can also purchase your employment agreements from us.

Unlike most Recruitment Agents, who focus on their own database or sometimes look within other business to identify candidates with a positive skills match, we go to market and search for the optimum fit for the role and the company at large, based on the information and insight you've provided us. Agents charge a percentage of an employee's salary, which means they don't always favour candidates who are the best competence and culture fit, preferring to focus on those who will return them the best fee. They also offer a 3-month guarantee on placements, where as we do our very best to ensure one isn't required.

In summary, Agents are driven by commission, whereas we're driven by finding you the best candidate for your unique situation and requirements.

The simple answer is no, you cannot - you need to undertake due diligence, act fairly, and follow an approved procedure when taking action.

What you may want to consider instead, though, is how you can put measures and methods in place to get everyone on a team performing their best, as frequently as possible. If, however, you're still struggling with underperformance issues, you can talk to us and we'll walk you through a suitable protocol to lean on to when attempting to manage the situation effectively and efficiently.